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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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